The Pout-Pout Fish
“Spreading the dreary-wearies since 2008.”
Synopsis
Living on a rundown shipwreck, Mr. Fish one day discovers a hyperactive young sea dragon Pip – who had mistaken his home for a junkyard – pilfering his belongings. The heated argument that ensues leaves both their houses in ruin. But there is hope! Embarking on a seemingly impossible quest in search of the mythical 'Shimmer' to grant them a wish, there’s only one problem: someone else is on the hunt...
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Official Movie TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-15
Top Cast
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Nick Offerman
Mr. Fish (voice)
Nina Oyama
Pip (voice)
Miranda Otto
Marin (voice)
Amy Sedaris
The Pink Dolphins – Brigitta, Greta and Karina (voice)
Jordin Sparks
Shimmer (voice)
Remy Hii
Benji (voice)
Mark Coles Smith
Hector (voice)
Nazeem Hussain
Archie (voice)
Mel Buttle
Shaz (voice)
Bessie Holland
Baz (voice)
Grant Denyer
Beautiful Mike (voice)
Anne Edmonds
Whale (voice)
Lloyd Langford
Bioluminescent Eel (voice)
Christopher James Baker
Fish #1 / Mail Fish / Poppa Fish / Fish #4 / Cuttlefish #1 / Chuck / Cuttlefish Worker #1 / Fish Critic (voice)
Nadine Bates
Clam / Fish #2 (voice)
Kristen Souvlis
Fish #3 (voice)
Andrew Buchanan
Red Starfish / Cuttlefish Worker #2 / Pip's Dad (voice)
Ricard Cussó
Hermit Crab / Sea Cucumber #1 (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Darwin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 20, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 25, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.48x
-$5.2M deficit
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Budget Return
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ricard Cussó
- Screenplay & Story
- Elie Choufany, Elise Allen, Dominic Morris
- Original Score
- Ack Kinmonth
- Original Title
- The Pout-Pout Fish
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.8M
- Production Studios
- MIMO Studios, Like A Photon Creative, Macmillan Films, Cosmic Dino Studio, Alceon Entertainment Partners, Eclectik Vision, Screen Queensland, Sola Media, Maslow Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricard Cussó
Elie Choufany, Elise Allen, Dominic Morris, Deborah Diesen, Dan Hanna
Ack Kinmonth
Ahmad Halimi
Kristen Souvlis, Madeira Ginley, Nadine Bates, Cyma Zarghami, Kristin Dulaney
Department Leadership Roster
Ricard Cussó
Director
Elie Choufany
Screenplay
Kristen Souvlis
Producer
Madeira Ginley
Producer
Nadine Bates
Producer
Elise Allen
Screenplay
Dominic Morris
Screenplay
Ack Kinmonth
Original Music Composer
Ahmad Halimi
Editor
Nathan Geppert
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pout-Pout Fish
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What is The Pout-Pout Fish about?
Living on a rundown shipwreck, Mr. Fish one day discovers a hyperactive young sea dragon Pip – who had mistaken his home for a junkyard – pilfering his belongings. The heated argument that ensues leaves both their houses in ruin. But there is hope! Embarking on a seemingly impossible quest in search of the mythical 'Shimmer' to grant them a wish, there’s only one problem: someone else is on the hunt...
Who directed The Pout-Pout Fish?
The Pout-Pout Fish was directed by Ricard Cussó.
Who stars in The Pout-Pout Fish?
The principal cast of The Pout-Pout Fish includes Nick Offerman, Nina Oyama, Miranda Otto, Amy Sedaris, Jordin Sparks.
When was The Pout-Pout Fish released and how long is it?
The Pout-Pout Fish was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Pout-Pout Fish?
The Pout-Pout Fish had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $4.8M at the worldwide box office (0.48 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Pout-Pout Fish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pout-Pout Fish was composed by Ack Kinmonth.
Is The Pout-Pout Fish based on a book or true story?
The Pout-Pout Fish is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Deborah Diesen", Book: "Dan Hanna".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pout-Pout Fish?
The Pout-Pout Fish holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).